Personality Disorders Therapists in San Jose, CA 95125

"Do you need help to make changes in your life? My main areas of interest & experience include parenting issues, LGBTQ issues, sexual abuse, trauma (childhood & recent), marriage/relationship problems, depression, ADHD, & career counseling. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultures, ethnicities, and sexual/gender orientation. My work with you begins by providing a safe and non-judging place for you to talk about your needs. We will work together to help you make positive changes in your life. I am happy to answer any questions about how I work and how therapy might work for you."

"Do you need help to make changes in your life? My main areas of interest & experience include parenting issues, LGBTQ issues, sexual abuse, trauma (childhood & recent), marriage/relationship problems, depression, ADHD, & career counseling. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultures, ethnicities, and sexual/gender orientation. My work with you begins by providing a safe and non-judging place for you to talk about your needs. We will work together to help you make positive changes in your life. I am happy to answer any questions about how I work and how therapy might work for you."

"You are at a point in your life where you're feeling off, feeling bad. Something isn't quite right. You might be depressed, lonely, unhappy about your relationships, dissatisfied about a job, or generally nervous and stressed. You may have been suffering for quite a while or maybe these feelings are newer, perhaps due to a recent event. Whatever the reason, you are here now and seeking help. Reaching out is difficult to do and can be frightening. It may feel like a risk to place your trust in someone."

"You are at a point in your life where you're feeling off, feeling bad. Something isn't quite right. You might be depressed, lonely, unhappy about your relationships, dissatisfied about a job, or generally nervous and stressed. You may have been suffering for quite a while or maybe these feelings are newer, perhaps due to a recent event. Whatever the reason, you are here now and seeking help. Reaching out is difficult to do and can be frightening. It may feel like a risk to place your trust in someone."

"Need a therapist who SPECIALIZES in COUPLES? My clients select me because I am fully dedicated to couples therapy, have developed an extensive set of practical relationship tools, have undertaken specialized couples training at the Master's and Doctoral levels, have real life experience (married 30+ years), and offer scientifically-validated techniques which are consistent with Biblical principles. Working with a couples specialist gives you the BEST CHANCE to heal your relationship so you can feel safer, trusted and loved."

"Need a therapist who SPECIALIZES in COUPLES? My clients select me because I am fully dedicated to couples therapy, have developed an extensive set of practical relationship tools, have undertaken specialized couples training at the Master's and Doctoral levels, have real life experience (married 30+ years), and offer scientifically-validated techniques which are consistent with Biblical principles. Working with a couples specialist gives you the BEST CHANCE to heal your relationship so you can feel safer, trusted and loved."

"Dr. Spivey is the Director of a small group practice located in the heart of the medical district in Oakland, CA. He offers more than 25 years of experience working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and OCD within adults and adolescents. He takes a holistic approach by integrating concerns of health, diet, and exercise. Dr. Spivey also works with those suffering from occupational diseases, including job stress, feeling stale on the job, burnout, and job unhappiness. Other areas of endeavors include personality reshaping, motivation, and marital enhancement."

"Dr. Spivey is the Director of a small group practice located in the heart of the medical district in Oakland, CA. He offers more than 25 years of experience working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and OCD within adults and adolescents. He takes a holistic approach by integrating concerns of health, diet, and exercise. Dr. Spivey also works with those suffering from occupational diseases, including job stress, feeling stale on the job, burnout, and job unhappiness. Other areas of endeavors include personality reshaping, motivation, and marital enhancement."

"We help individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, emotional ups and downs and trauma. We specialize in providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy and offer a comprehensive program. Please see our website: www.awakedbt.com. Our team offers weekly individual DBT, a skills training group and 24-hour skill coaching. We teach life skills in Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and interpersonal Effectiveness. Our team lead is a Certified DBT Clinician from the Linehan Board of Certification. All members in the team are in track to certification."

"We help individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, emotional ups and downs and trauma. We specialize in providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy and offer a comprehensive program. Please see our website: www.awakedbt.com. Our team offers weekly individual DBT, a skills training group and 24-hour skill coaching. We teach life skills in Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and interpersonal Effectiveness. Our team lead is a Certified DBT Clinician from the Linehan Board of Certification. All members in the team are in track to certification."

"A therapist can be a very useful guide to help navigate whatever emotional stress or situation you are experiencing. I take pride in treating everyone with respect and kindness and putting energy and presence into my interactions with others . I specialize in treating anxiety in children, pediatric obesity, video game addiction, and general childhood behavioral concerns. I have in extensive experience counseling individuals who are on the transgender spectrum and the Autism spectrum. I offer clients many options in treatment approach, and am skilled in reducing symptoms in ways which fit the specific needs of the indivudual and/or family."

"A therapist can be a very useful guide to help navigate whatever emotional stress or situation you are experiencing. I take pride in treating everyone with respect and kindness and putting energy and presence into my interactions with others . I specialize in treating anxiety in children, pediatric obesity, video game addiction, and general childhood behavioral concerns. I have in extensive experience counseling individuals who are on the transgender spectrum and the Autism spectrum. I offer clients many options in treatment approach, and am skilled in reducing symptoms in ways which fit the specific needs of the indivudual and/or family."

"As a solution-focused therapist working with adults and couples, my goal is to help you change patterns and beliefs that have held you back, so that you can lead a life that is worth celebrating. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a difficult situation, are struggling with a chronic condition, or you're just ready to explore a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals."

"As a solution-focused therapist working with adults and couples, my goal is to help you change patterns and beliefs that have held you back, so that you can lead a life that is worth celebrating. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a difficult situation, are struggling with a chronic condition, or you're just ready to explore a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals."

"I will work with you from a systemic perspective, integrating various therapeutic approaches to accommodate your individual and/or family's needs. I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment and I will collaborate with you to uncover what is at the root of your thoughts and feelings and will help you learn ways to cope and heal."

"I will work with you from a systemic perspective, integrating various therapeutic approaches to accommodate your individual and/or family's needs. I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment and I will collaborate with you to uncover what is at the root of your thoughts and feelings and will help you learn ways to cope and heal."

"Therapy offers a safe support system as you navigate some of life's more difficult challenges. Are you seeking therapy for problems including relationship issues, trauma, depression/anxiety, grief over any type of loss, chronic illness, divorce, retirement or even facing mortality? As your therapist, I will Help you process events and relationships, both current and past, that influence your current challenges. Therapy is a collaborative effort and is not a quick fix. Along with empathy, I offer a safe and supportive environment to discuss your concerns and take progressive steps toward adaptation and acceptance to enhance your life."

"Therapy offers a safe support system as you navigate some of life's more difficult challenges. Are you seeking therapy for problems including relationship issues, trauma, depression/anxiety, grief over any type of loss, chronic illness, divorce, retirement or even facing mortality? As your therapist, I will Help you process events and relationships, both current and past, that influence your current challenges. Therapy is a collaborative effort and is not a quick fix. Along with empathy, I offer a safe and supportive environment to discuss your concerns and take progressive steps toward adaptation and acceptance to enhance your life."

"I can help you solve your problems and achieve the quality of life and love that you seek. I believe in your potential and the potential of your relationships to go to the next higher level of functioning. I can help you with practical solutions (behavioral changes) to relationship, career and parenting issues as well as personal issues that lead to anxiety and depression.
Insight, emotional healing, and inner wisdom are the deeper forces that you can access in our healing work together. Advanced psychotherapeutic techniques (EMDR Trauma Reduction, Somatic, Transpersonal, Mindfulness) are available as well as supportive, nurturing counseling."

"I can help you solve your problems and achieve the quality of life and love that you seek. I believe in your potential and the potential of your relationships to go to the next higher level of functioning. I can help you with practical solutions (behavioral changes) to relationship, career and parenting issues as well as personal issues that lead to anxiety and depression.
Insight, emotional healing, and inner wisdom are the deeper forces that you can access in our healing work together. Advanced psychotherapeutic techniques (EMDR Trauma Reduction, Somatic, Transpersonal, Mindfulness) are available as well as supportive, nurturing counseling."

"It takes courage to be willing to get some help. I'd like to honor your courage and be a partner in healing, while you address the issues that make your world less than you imagine it can be. Whether your relationships feel difficult, or you are struggling with specific issues like substance use, mental health, or the wreckage of trauma in your life-- healing is both possible and available. I work in a variety of ways, and try to match the way I work and skills I bring to the PERSON I am working with. Find your peace today."

"It takes courage to be willing to get some help. I'd like to honor your courage and be a partner in healing, while you address the issues that make your world less than you imagine it can be. Whether your relationships feel difficult, or you are struggling with specific issues like substance use, mental health, or the wreckage of trauma in your life-- healing is both possible and available. I work in a variety of ways, and try to match the way I work and skills I bring to the PERSON I am working with. Find your peace today."

"I provide a space where you are free to explore and share yourself. I strive to create an environment that allows you to safely discuss, reflect, uncover, and change. You may come as you are to address the things that are affecting you today."

"I provide a space where you are free to explore and share yourself. I strive to create an environment that allows you to safely discuss, reflect, uncover, and change. You may come as you are to address the things that are affecting you today."

"Are you hurting? At some point in our lives, we all hurt. Everyone hits obstacles in life from time to time and sometimes those problems seem unsolvable. Here is the good news, there is help. I specialize in couples, families and individuals who are either in the midst of a major change, or in need of one! I work with: high-conflict couples, couples making a serious commitment or dissolving a long-term relationship, new parents, families in conflict, people with anxiety, depression, fears, low self-esteem as well as grief and bereavement related issues."

"Are you hurting? At some point in our lives, we all hurt. Everyone hits obstacles in life from time to time and sometimes those problems seem unsolvable. Here is the good news, there is help. I specialize in couples, families and individuals who are either in the midst of a major change, or in need of one! I work with: high-conflict couples, couples making a serious commitment or dissolving a long-term relationship, new parents, families in conflict, people with anxiety, depression, fears, low self-esteem as well as grief and bereavement related issues."

"Do you feel stuck? Do simple tasks sometimes seem overwhelming? Is a constant onslaught of worries keeping you up at night? Have you tried everything you can think of to solve the problem, change your circumstances, or just feel better? There's a reason you're stuck -- the human brain has a powerful ability to make connections. This ability developed to help us survive, learn, and love. Sometimes, like when anxiety and depression take hold, the same powerful connections our brain makes can leave us stuck in a spiral of negative feelings and experiences. You can get unstuck."

"Do you feel stuck? Do simple tasks sometimes seem overwhelming? Is a constant onslaught of worries keeping you up at night? Have you tried everything you can think of to solve the problem, change your circumstances, or just feel better? There's a reason you're stuck -- the human brain has a powerful ability to make connections. This ability developed to help us survive, learn, and love. Sometimes, like when anxiety and depression take hold, the same powerful connections our brain makes can leave us stuck in a spiral of negative feelings and experiences. You can get unstuck."

"Knowledge is power. Together, we find your inner strengths and apply them to the reasons you seek therapy. The more understanding you have of the specific issues, the better informed decisions you are apt to make in the future. Life is ever changing; issues that arise may continue to impact us in negative ways unless they are addressed effectively. It's never too late to make positive and lasting changes in your life. We'll work together to find ways that improve your ability to understand, cope and sustain the process to a better life."

"Knowledge is power. Together, we find your inner strengths and apply them to the reasons you seek therapy. The more understanding you have of the specific issues, the better informed decisions you are apt to make in the future. Life is ever changing; issues that arise may continue to impact us in negative ways unless they are addressed effectively. It's never too late to make positive and lasting changes in your life. We'll work together to find ways that improve your ability to understand, cope and sustain the process to a better life."

"When you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed, it can be helpful to talk with someone outside your circle of family and friends. I work with people who want to change how they're affected by anxiety, depression, stressful relationships, irritability, impulsiveness, and people who are healing from painful memories and traumatic events. I also assist people in dealing with life transitions (school, jobs, relationships, moving), conflict and boundaries with family members, and work or academic stress. Working together, I will aim help you understand yourself better, change unhelpful patterns, and identify strategies to increase your sense of well-being."

"When you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed, it can be helpful to talk with someone outside your circle of family and friends. I work with people who want to change how they're affected by anxiety, depression, stressful relationships, irritability, impulsiveness, and people who are healing from painful memories and traumatic events. I also assist people in dealing with life transitions (school, jobs, relationships, moving), conflict and boundaries with family members, and work or academic stress. Working together, I will aim help you understand yourself better, change unhelpful patterns, and identify strategies to increase your sense of well-being."

"If you are considering therapy, I am glad you are here. I am a licensed psychotherapist in private practice. I believe that individuals possess the key to their own well being; however, sometimes life can present obstacles that are difficult to overcome. Most people come up against some sort of obstacle at least once in their lives. When this happens, it is helpful to have a professional ally to collaboratively look at these areas of concern. Teamwork is an important component in making therapy successful."

"If you are considering therapy, I am glad you are here. I am a licensed psychotherapist in private practice. I believe that individuals possess the key to their own well being; however, sometimes life can present obstacles that are difficult to overcome. Most people come up against some sort of obstacle at least once in their lives. When this happens, it is helpful to have a professional ally to collaboratively look at these areas of concern. Teamwork is an important component in making therapy successful."

"My experience in mental health began in 1981 as a residential therapist with youth in group homes and since then I have worked extensively with youth, families, couples, individual men and women - I have worked extensively around issues of emotional dis-regulation, family dysfunction, addictions of various sorts, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, codependency, and some dissociative disorders as well - I consider treatment very paradoxical, I believe it is important how to gain Freedom from has had Harmful Affect & Control over one's life and Learn how to Live Realistically and yet with Meaning & Purpose !!"

"My experience in mental health began in 1981 as a residential therapist with youth in group homes and since then I have worked extensively with youth, families, couples, individual men and women - I have worked extensively around issues of emotional dis-regulation, family dysfunction, addictions of various sorts, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, codependency, and some dissociative disorders as well - I consider treatment very paradoxical, I believe it is important how to gain Freedom from has had Harmful Affect & Control over one's life and Learn how to Live Realistically and yet with Meaning & Purpose !!"

"As a practicing mental health professional for nearly 30 years, I have focused my specialty in Sexual Medicine. I am certified as a Sex Therapist, and Family and Child Forensic Psychologist. I am getting my license as a Clinical Psychologist, although I have a certification as a Health Psychologist for nearly 20 years. I did my post-doctoral research at Stanford Medical Center in the area of fMRI and Sexual Arousal. I have been an International Expert in the area of Sexual Medicine for many years. I specialize in working with families and couples in the context of Relationships."

"As a practicing mental health professional for nearly 30 years, I have focused my specialty in Sexual Medicine. I am certified as a Sex Therapist, and Family and Child Forensic Psychologist. I am getting my license as a Clinical Psychologist, although I have a certification as a Health Psychologist for nearly 20 years. I did my post-doctoral research at Stanford Medical Center in the area of fMRI and Sexual Arousal. I have been an International Expert in the area of Sexual Medicine for many years. I specialize in working with families and couples in the context of Relationships."

"Welcome! Let me help you manage changes in your life. Changes in relationships, employment, body size, physical health, living situation or simply your way of being in the world can be stressful. Together, we can examine your behavior patterns, understand how they evolved, and decide whether they are useful in navigating changes successfully right now. .Let me guide and support you in using your own innate wisdom to overcome difficulties. l'll validate your past successes in managing change and show you how you can apply the tools and skills you already have and those you can learn to transcend your current situation."

"Welcome! Let me help you manage changes in your life. Changes in relationships, employment, body size, physical health, living situation or simply your way of being in the world can be stressful. Together, we can examine your behavior patterns, understand how they evolved, and decide whether they are useful in navigating changes successfully right now. .Let me guide and support you in using your own innate wisdom to overcome difficulties. l'll validate your past successes in managing change and show you how you can apply the tools and skills you already have and those you can learn to transcend your current situation."

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